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Alaskan Malamute

He's one of the oldest arctic sled breeds
He was named after the native Innuit tribe called the Mahlemuts
His exact origin has never been discovered
He is a popular sled dog
In the early 1900's he was mixed with other breeds, but in 1926 a pure strain of the Alaskan Malamute was developed

He's loyal, loving, affectionate, and devoted to his family
He carries himself with a lot of dignity once matured
He's a friendly dog and loves to play, run, and romp around
He's a strong, powerful, and muscular dog with a loads of stamina
He has a mind of his own and can be stubborn (so he won't obey your every command)
He cant be trusted with smaller household pets
He is aggressive with other dogs
He will get along well with strangers
He tends to howl or make "woo woo" sounds instead of barking
He likes to be outdoors

He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

He sheds profusely! You will find a lot of hair in your home - stuck to your couch, carpets and clothes - and to just about everything else. You will be vacuuming regularly.

His medium-length coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds profusely you may find yourself brushing it a couple of times a week, or even daily, to reduce the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).